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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,053.68, 33,197.24 and 13,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,053.68, 33,197.24 and 13,445.52 is: 18,556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,053.68 : 33,197.24 = 13,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,053.68/33,197.24 = 13,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,053.68x = 33,197.24 × 13,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,053.68x = 446,354,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,354,154.36/24,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,556.58

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